Max Verstappen wins F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc second
ABCMax Verstappen's year of domination has concluded with another grand prix victory, cruising to his 19th win of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Key points: Max Verstappen secured his 19th grand prix victory of the year Red Bull won 21 of the 22 grands prix in 2023 Charles Leclerc finished second in Abu Dhabi, George Russell third The Dutch world champion enjoyed a simple evening under the lights at Yas Marina, with Charles Leclerc in second and George Russell in third. Red Bull's Sergio Perez crossed the finish line second, but a 5-second penalty for forcing Lando Norris off the road on lap 47, demoted him to fourth. It was Red Bull's 21st win of the year, with Carlos Sainz of Ferrari the only other to achieve a grand prix win in 2023.